Agenda for PCC Meeting
7:00 pm Tuesday 22 October 2026
(on Zoom)

Welcome and Prayers

Apologies

Minutes of the last meetings

• Minutes of the Meeting held on 11 June 2026
• Minutes of the Meeting held on 17 September 2026

Correct record?

Matters Arising

(not on the agenda elsewhere)

Correspondence

Vicar's Update

• Admission to Holy Communion
• Foundations for Ministry
• Christmas:
  • Carols & Christingles: 6pm 20 December
  • Christmas Night: 6pm or 7pm or 8pm or 11:30 pm?

Fabric Update

One Oldham Fund Application

A condition of the grant is to obtain a Quality in Action Award from Action Together, covering:

1. Organisational Governance – How you run your group, what your aims are and how you make decisions
2. Safeguarding – How you ensure the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults
3. Safer recruitment and staffing – How you recruit, train and supervise your staff and volunteers
4. Health and Safety – How you make sure your activities are safe and that you have things in place in case things go wrong
5. Equal Opportunities – How you make sure that you are inclusive and welcoming
6. Promotion and Partnerships – How you work with others and involve your beneficiaries in your decision making
7. Finance – How you look after your money and funding

Chairs, Armchairs & Dollies

Armchairs have arrived; Chairs are scheduled to arrive on Monday with one dolly.

3 dollies to follow at the end of November.

Beware Wobbly dollies until November!

Sub-floor

Permission under List B has previously been granted to complete this work.

We will need also to make a new application for additional elements (underfloor heating, and any changes to the footprint of the building).

Plaster Removal

This is complete. Thanks to all who helped with cleaning, moving furniture, and resetting electronics.

(The gutter on the S. side was cleared; and the wall on the E. side of the steps down from the churchyard was repaired.)

Work above the Chancel Arch, Sanctuary Arch, and Organ Chamber

Currently, the total cost is £67,434.79 including architects' fees and VAT.

We have the option to omit the repointing of the E. Gable if we struggle for grants. But the savings would not be great.

The work is not eligible for a grant from the War Memorials Trust.

An application has to the Diocesan Building Fund for £15,000 has been successful. This must be matched 4:1.

An application has been made to Benefact Trust for up to £30,000.

An application has been made to Transpennine Rail Upgrade Community fund 2026 for £5,000 or £10,000

An application is being prepared to Garfield Weston for up to £30,000

Feasibility Study for Reorder

We have met the architect, and are waiting for the Feasibility Study.

Decarbonisation Audit.

This has taken place. The cost was £1,800. We await the report.

This should generate options to (a) reduce our carbon footprint; and (b) reduce our running costs. It will strengthen grant applications.

Minor Fabric Repairs & Issues

• The water heater in the kitchen, and pipework have been disposed of.
• Electrical repairs - Jason has replaced the LEDs in the Sanctuary, and the lights in the Gents' toilet.
• Navid has recemented the steps up to the main entrance. He advises that it might make sense to replace the flags with painted concrete, as we seem to get wobbly flags every couple of years.
• It is proposed to dispose of a number of kneelers from church.
• It is proposed to offer the old chairs in the Communtiy Room to: Congregation Members, Pop-In members, Stitch & Share members, and the Roma Church (for use or disposal).

Succession Planning Update

• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Gift Aid

Reports

1. Safeguarding (to include Parish Safeguarding Action Plan)
2. Community & Community Room
3. Finance
4. Health & Safety
5. Mission Community
6. Social Committee (to include Bring & Share meal on 19 July - last Sunday School before holiday)